4. These Horses Were Buried with the Archeological Chariot
People commonly used chariots throughout the ancient world, from Asia to Africa to Europe. The chariot in this picture was found in Bulgaria, part of modern Europe, and it was made out of wood and bronze about 2000 years ago. Chariots were powerful tools of warfare used by those with power and authority. The horses buried with the chariot indicate that they died as part of a military campaign. Archeologists who have studied the site speculated that the people would have made offerings to ensure that the horses had safe passage to the afterlife. Continue reading for the top three things archeologists discovered recently.
